Mead Johnson Nutrition Announces Steve Golsby’s Intent to Retire as President and CEO in 2013
COO Kasper Jakobsen selected as CEO-elect and appointed to Board of Directors
Subsequently, the Board of Directors unanimously selected Kasper
Jakobsen, currently Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
of
Chairman of the Board Jim Cornelius stated that, “Steve has been an
extraordinary leader of the
Commenting on his planned retirement, Mr. Golsby thanked the Board for the strong support and insightful guidance it has given him during his tenure as CEO, saying, “I feel privileged to have led Mead Johnson for over eight years and to have had the opportunity to manage its transformation into a high-performing public company and a global leader in its category. I know I will be leaving the Company in good hands, with an outstanding Board and talented global management team who can build upon the success we have achieved to date, and I look forward to having the opportunity to serve on the Mead Johnson Board following my retirement as CEO.”
About Mead Johnson
Mead Johnson, a global leader in pediatric nutrition, develops, manufactures, markets and distributes more than 70 products in over 50 markets worldwide. The company's mission is to nourish the world's children for the best start in life. The Mead Johnson name has been associated with science-based pediatric nutrition products for over 100 years. The company's "Enfa" family of brands, including Enfamil(R) infant formula, is the world's leading brand franchise in pediatric nutrition.
For more information on the company, go to meadjohnson.com.
Source:
Mead Johnson Nutrition Company
Media:
Christopher
Perille, (847) 832-2178
chris.perille@mjn.com
or
Investors:
Kathy
MacDonald, (847) 832-2182
kathy.macdonald@mjn.com
6/15/2012